Thematic

Vocabulary range and Grammatical Phonological development

Name Registration Section Control (20) Accuracy(20) Control (20) (20) Fluency (10)
Coherence
(10) Total 100 Out of 30 CEFR LEVEL REMARKS
 Breakthrough (Can Waystage (Can
communicate in communicate in
basic English English within
with help from the a limited range of
listener) contexts)

A1 (1-3.5) A2(3.6 to 7)

Has a basic vocabulary Has sufficient vocabulary

repertoire of isolated to conduct routine,
words and phrases related everyday transactions
to particular concrete involving familiar situations
situations. and topics.

Vocabulary range
and Control (20)

Uses some simple

structures correctly, but
Shows only limited control still systematically makes
of a few simple basic mistakes - for
grammatical structures and example tends to mix up
sentence patterns in a tenses and forget to mark
learnt repertoire. agreement; nevertheless, it
is usually clear what
he/she is trying to say.
Grammatical
Accuracy(20)

Pronunciation of a very Pronunciation is generally

limited repertoire of learnt clear enough to be
words and phrases can be understood despite a
Phonological understood with some noticeable foreign accent,
Control (20) effort by native but conversational
speakers used to dealing partners will need to ask
with speakers of his/her for repetition from time to
language group. time.
 Fragmented sentences, Can tell a story or describe
pauses intermittently, no something in a simple list
continuity of points.

Thematic
development (20)

Can use the most

frequently occurring
connectors to link simple
Can link words or groups of sentences in order to tell a
words with very basic linear story or describe
connectors like 'and' or something as a simple list
Coherence (10) 'then'. of points.

Can manage very short,

isolated, mainly pre-
packaged utterances, with Can construct phrases on
much pausing to search for familiar topics with
expressions, to sufficient ease to handle
articulate less familiar short exchanges, despite
words, and to repair very noticeable
Fluency (10) communication. hesitation and false starts.

Threshold (Can
communicate essential
points
and ideas in familiar
contexts)
B1(7 to10)
Has a sufficient vocabulary to
for matters connected to his field
express him/herself with some
circumlocutions on most topics
pertinent to hiseveryday life such as frequent repetition, but lexical
family, hobbies and interests, work, gaps can still cause hesitation
travel, and current events.
Communicates with reasonable
accuracy in familiar contexts;
generally good control though with
noticeable
mother tongue influence. Errors
occur, but it is clear what he/she is
trying to express.
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible
even if a foreign accent is
sometimes evident and occasional pronunciation and intonation.
mispronunciations
occur.
Vantage (Can use English
effectively, with some
fluency, in a range of
contexts)
B2(10-13.5)
Has a good range of vocabulary
and most general topics? Can
vary formulation to avoid
and circumlocution.
Good grammatical control.
Occasional "slips" or non-
systematic errors and minor
flaws in sentence structure may
still occur, but they are rare and
can often be corrected in
retrospect.
Has a clear, natural,
Effective
Operational
Proficiency (Able to
use English fluently
and flexibly
in a wide range of
contexts)
C1(13.6-17)
Has a good command of a
broad lexical repertoire
allowing gaps to be readily
overcome with
circumlocutions;
little obvious searching for
expressions or avoidance
strategies. Good command of
idiomatic expressions and
colloquialisms.
Consistently maintains a high
degree of grammatical
accuracy; errors are rare and
difficult to spot.
Can vary intonation and place
sentence stress correctly in
order to express finer shades
of meaning.

Can reasonably fluently relate a
straightforward narrative or
description as a linear sequence of
points.
Can link a series of shorter, discrete discourse, though
simple elements into a connected, there may be some "jumpiness"
linear sequence of points.
Can keep going comprehensibly,
even though pausing for
grammatical and lexical planning
and repair is very
evident, especially in longer
stretches of free production.
Can develop a clear description
or narrative, expanding and
supporting his/her main points Can give elaborate
with relevant supporting detail descriptions and narratives,
and examples. integrating sub themes,
developing particular points
and
rounding off with an
appropriate conclusion.
Can use a limited number of Can produce clear, smoothly
cohesive devices to link his/her flowing, well-structured
utterances into clear, coherent speech, showing controlled
use of organisational patterns,
connectors and cohesive
in a long contribution devices.
Can produce stretches of
language with a fairly even
tempo; although he/she can be
hesitant as he/she searches
for patterns and expressions,
there are few noticeably long
pauses. Can express him/herself
Can interact with a degree of fluently and spontaneously,
fluency and spontaneity that almost effortlessly. Only a
makes regular interaction with conceptually difficult subject
native speakers quite can
possible without imposing strain hinder a natural, smooth flow
on either party. of language.
Mastery (Highly
proficient – can
use English
very fluently,
precisely and
sensitively
in most contexts)
C2(18-20)

Has a good command

of a very broad lexical
repertoire including
idiomatic expressions
and colloquialisms;
shows
awareness of
connotative levels of
meaning.

Maintains consistent
grammatical control of
complex language,
even while attention is
otherwise engaged
(e.g. in
forward planning, in
monitoring others’
reactions).

Native users like

proficency
Can speak relevantly
and profoundly
integrating sub themes,
developing particular
points and
rounding off with an
appropriate conclusion
by using phrasal verbs,
priverbs etc.
Can create coherent
and cohesive text
making full and
appropriate use of a
variety of
organisational patterns
and a
wide range of cohesive
devices.

Can express
him/herself at length
with a natural,
effortless, unhesitating
flow. Pauses only to
reflect on precisely
the right words to
express his/her
thoughts or to find an
appropriate example or
explanation.
 OVERALL LEVELS

OUT OF 100

Marks Level
17 marks A1
17-35 A2
35-52 B1
53-70 B2
71-85 C1
85 and above C2